Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (2013) | In the new Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen brings together modern technology and the highest standards of quality with the emotional legacy of the car's 'forefather'. The fact that over 330,000 units of the original Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet cars were produced from 1949 to 1980 speaks for itself. In creating the latest version of the Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen has reinterpreted the timeless design of Bygone days and given the silhouette a sportier and more dynamic look.

It opens and closes entirely automatically (on all models) within around ten seconds and up to a driving speed of 30mph. Included with the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is a standard soft-top cover, which, if Desired, tucks neatly away the opened top. As in other Beetle models, the compact instrument panel with extra large round instrument cluster and several nostalgic elements, such as the additional glove box, create a markedly different design inside the new Beetle Convertible as well. With its spacious and comfortably designed interior of the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is a fully-fledged four-seat vehicle. The trunk enfolding up to 225 liters includes a fold-down rear bench seat split symmetrically roomates Allows transporting items bigger event when the roof is closed.

To provide added safety in the event of a rollover accident, Volkswagen has developed an active rollover protection system. The new Volkswagen Beetle Convertible will be available with seven engine options. The entry-level engine is a highly efficient 1.2-liter TSI, delivering 77 kW / 105 PS. The other gasoline engines are the lively 1.4-liter TSI and the 2.0-liter version, producing 118 kW and 147 kW respectively. In Germany, the new Volkswagen Beetle Convertible can be ordered beginning in November 2012 with prices starting at € 21.350.